With the increased need for workforce education, leaders are needed to design and assess school programs, align them with academic standards, and prepare teachers for these programs.

This program is designed for university and school system personnel, to develop them as leaders in designing, delivering, and assessing programs in career and technical education. You'll earn a PhD in Occupational and Technical Studies with a concentration in Career and Technical Education.

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Required Courses

60 credit hours minimum

You will complete core courses in research and Occupational and Technical Studies, electives, a concentration in career and technical education, and a dissertation.

Two 2-week Summer Institutes at main campus in Norfolk, VA, are required.

How to Apply

In addition to admittance to ODU as a degree-seeking graduate student, you will need to have a master's degree in an appropriate field related to Occupational and Technical Studies in order to be considered for admission to this PhD in Education program.

You will have a dedicated advisor from the Darden College of Education. If you have questions about classes or the admission process, please contact us online.